Board of Directors
Joseph M. Porter
Board President & CEO
Accountant, University of Arkansas
Jamie Leidelmeyer
Board Secretary & COO
Sustainability Officer, Hive Brands
Francisco Cortez
Board Treasurer & CFO
Senior Vice President, Arvest Bank
Jason Hudson
Board Member at Large
Senior Placement Partner, Global HR Partners
Monica Jannati
Board Member at Large
Events Director, Fayetteville Town Center
Administration & Programs
Steve Harrelson
Operations Manager
Cjay Crespo
Manager, Gayetteville Apparel
Patty Johnson
Program Coordinator, Get Checked
Dale Manning
Program Coordinator, Peer Community
Richard Gathright
Director & Festival Manager
Hannah Withers
Assistant Director & Parade Manager
Monica Jannati
Manager, Glitterville Events
Jamie Dougherty
Coordinator, Sponsor & Vendor Relations
Josh Murphree
Coordinator, Parade Logistics
Robert Stafford
Advertising Sales Manager
Blue Star Business Services
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